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Online safety

Nudification, murder- and gambling-themed apps flagged in IMDA’s first app store audit

The audit also found that 24 apps were not rated 18+ according to the app stores’ own requirements.
The audit also found that 24 apps were not rated 18+ according to the app stores’ own requirements.

Australia seeks global alliance to fight Big Tech on child harms

Canberra said children are exposed to an expanding array of online harms from sex and violence to predators and deepfakes.
Canberra said children are exposed to an expanding array of online harms from sex and violence to predators and deepfakes.

Ledger unveils US$899 smartphone-like device after US$90 million crypto theft

The device will run Android apps and a separate operating system for sensitive tasks.
The device will run Android apps and a separate operating system for sensitive tasks.

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Watch: How Singapore’s new Online Safety Commission is tackling online harms

Eight US states sue OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT harms children

ChatGPT logo and American flag are seen in this illustration taken, on Sept 28, 2026.
ChatGPT logo and American flag are seen in this illustration taken, on Sept 28, 2026.

AI worms, ‘major’ incident fears spur safety calls at industry summit

Henna Virkkunen, executive vice-president for tech sovereignty at the European Commission, at the International AI Summit in Dublin, Ireland, on Oct 14.
Henna Virkkunen, executive vice-president for tech sovereignty at the European Commission, at the International AI Summit in Dublin, Ireland, on Oct 14.

Social media: What if children could grow up with no one watching?

Many young people grow up under the glare of social media, which puts pressure on them to perform for an audience, says the writer.
Many young people grow up under the glare of social media, which puts pressure on them to perform for an audience, says the writer.

Brazil orders Discord chat platform to bolster child safety after teen suicide

The South American nation in September sued Discord for nearly US$100 million (S$128 million) after the teenager’s death in July.
The South American nation in September sued Discord for nearly US$100 million (S$128 million) after the teenager’s death in July.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to meet Trump with AI safety concern rising

The dinner would mark the first private meeting between Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei (left) and President Donald Trump after months of tensions.
The dinner would mark the first private meeting between Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei (left) and President Donald Trump after months of tensions.

Govt will work with designated platforms to respond faster to online harms: Edwin Tong

Law Minister Edwin Tong said that the Government wants to make it easier for victims to send these online harm notices to platforms.
Law Minister Edwin Tong said that the Government wants to make it easier for victims to send these online harm notices to platforms.

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